Pa Dutch Ham Salad

Brighten up your next meal with the irresistible charm of Pa Dutch Ham Salad, a timeless classic that brings together the bold flavors of smoky, diced ham and creamy hard-boiled eggs. This easy-to-make dish features a tangy-sweet blend of sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and a touch of vinegar, perfectly balanced with a hint of sugar and finely minced onion for extra zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, plus a chill time for the flavors to meld, this versatile ham salad can be served as a filling for sandwiches, slathered on croissants, or paired with crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with homestyle appeal and bursting with flavor, this Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired recipe is perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or picnic spreads.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked ham, diced
• 3 units Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 0.25 cup Sweet pickle relish
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Onion, finely minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the diced cooked ham and chopped hard-boiled eggs into a food processor. Pulse the mixture 8-10 times or until it is finely chopped but not pureed. Alternatively, finely chop both ingredients by hand if a food processor is unavailable.

Step 2

Transfer the chopped ham and eggs to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and minced onion to the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, and mix everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the ham salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Serve as a sandwich filling on fresh bread, rolls, or croissants, or as a spread for crackers or celery sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917.1

Total Fat 130.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 950.6mg	0%
Sodium 8366.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 124.8g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 116.5mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1512.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 11.2%